From the software he uses to compose to the podcasts that inspire him, these tools help the Boston-based sound artist make music from everyday noises

Sony Over-the-Ear Headphones ($19.99)

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Burgund wears these simple headphones gifted to him by a friend ages ago. They’re not fancy or special, but they are sturdy “workhorses [that] get the job done,” he says. “There is something really intimate about the spoken voice, and listening in the equally intimate way that over-ear headphones provides helps me channel the individuals and connect to them better.”